The Mall

See also: mall and Mall

English

Etymology

From the game pall mall, once played there. The American landmark is named after the avenue in London.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ðə mæl/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ðə mɔl/
  • (cot–caught merger) IPA^(key): /ðə mɑl/

Proper noun

The Mall

1. A wide avenue in London leading from Trafalgar Square and Admiralty Arch to Buckingham Palace; used as a ceremonial route.
2. The National Mall, a national park in downtown Washington DC.

References

• The Mall (London) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• National Mall on Wikipedia.Wikipedia